Device storage with wireless charging

ABSTRACT

A headset charging dock includes a headset mechanical support configured to hang a first headset by a headband of the first headset; and a wireless charging interface for the first headset, the wireless charging interface integrated in the headset mechanical support.

BACKGROUND

Headsets and other communication devices may include batteries thatrequire periodic charging. Office and/or home environments may includemultiple such devices. A universal charging solution may thus bedesirable.

SUMMARY

In general, in one aspect, one or more embodiments relate to a headsetcharging dock comprising: a headset mechanical support configured tohang a first headset by a headband of the first headset; and a wirelesscharging interface for the first headset, the wireless charginginterface integrated in the headset mechanical support.

In general, in one aspect, one or more embodiments relate to a chargingsetup of a headset, the charging setup comprising: a wireless charginginterface disposed on a headband of the headset and configured to enablea wireless charging of the headset by a headset charging dock when theheadset is mechanically supported by the headset charging dock at thewireless charging interface.

In general, in one aspect, one or more embodiments relate to a systemcomprising: a headset charging dock for charging a headset, the headsetcharging dock comprising: a headset mechanical support configured tohang the headset by a headband of the headset; and a wireless charginginterface of the charging dock, the wireless charging interfaceintegrated in the headset mechanical support; the headset, comprising: awireless charging interface of the headset disposed on a headband of theheadset and configured to enable a wireless charging of the headset bythe headset charging dock when the headset is mechanically supported bythe headset charging dock at the wireless charging interface of theheadset.

Other aspects of the disclosure will be apparent from the followingdescription and the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A shows a headset charging configuration, in accordance with oneor more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 1B shows a headset charging configuration, in accordance with oneor more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 2A shows a headset charging dock, in accordance with one or moreembodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 2B shows a wireless charging interface, in accordance with one ormore embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 3A shows a charging setup of a headset, in accordance with one ormore embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 3B shows a wireless charging interface, in accordance with one ormore embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 4A shows a headset charging configuration, in accordance with oneor more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 4B shows a headset charging configuration, in accordance with oneor more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 4C shows a headset charging configuration, in accordance with oneor more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 5A shows an integrated headset charging configuration, inaccordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 5B shows an integrated headset charging configuration, inaccordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 5C shows an integrated headset charging configuration, inaccordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 6A shows a headset case charging configuration, in accordance withone or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 6B shows a headset case charging configuration, in accordance withone or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 6C shows a headset case charging configuration, in accordance withone or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 7A shows an earbud case charging configuration, in accordance withone or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 7B shows a chargeable case configuration, in accordance with one ormore embodiments of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Specific embodiments of the disclosure will now be described in detailwith reference to the accompanying figures. Like elements in the variousfigures are denoted by like reference numerals for consistency.

In the following detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure,numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a morethorough understanding of the disclosure. However, it will be apparentto one of ordinary skill in the art that the disclosure may be practicedwithout these specific details. In other instances, well-known featureshave not been described in detail to avoid unnecessarily complicatingthe description.

Throughout the application, ordinal numbers (e.g., first, second, third,etc.)

may be used as an adjective for an element (i.e., any noun in theapplication). The use of ordinal numbers is not to imply or create anyparticular ordering of the elements nor to limit any element to beingonly a single element unless expressly disclosed, such as by the use ofthe terms “before”, “after”, “single”, and other such terminology.Rather, the use of ordinal numbers is to distinguish between theelements. By way of an example, a first element is distinct from asecond element, and the first element may encompass more than oneelement and succeed (or precede) the second element in an ordering ofelements.

Further, although the description includes a discussion of variousembodiments of the disclosure, the various disclosed embodiments may becombined in virtually any manner. All combinations are contemplatedherein.

In general, embodiments of the disclosure provide a device storing andcharging solution. The device storage is universal, providing storageand/or charging functionality for multiple devices, including devices ofdifferent types. For example, a headset charging configuration inaccordance with one or more embodiments supports the charging ofdifferent types of headsets using the same charging dock. Embodiments ofthe disclosure are intuitively operable and visually appealing. In oneor more embodiments, the charging is wireless, thereby eliminating theneed for exposed electrical contacts that may easily be contaminated,may have electrostatic discharge problems, etc. Various embodiments aresubsequently described in reference to the figures.

Turning to FIGS. 1A and 1B, headset charging configurations (100, 150),in accordance with one or more embodiments, are shown. In FIG. 1A, theheadset charging configuration (100) includes a headset charging dock(110) supporting headset (120). Any type of headset with at least onespeaker and a headband or a neckband may be used in conjunction with thecharging dock (110). The headset may be an on-ear, over-ear, or in-earheadset. The charging dock (110) is in a charging stand configuration asit may be used, for example, on a desk in an office environment. Thus,the charging dock (110) holds the headset when the headset is not inuse.

In FIG. 1B, the headset charging configuration (150) includes a chargingdock (160) supporting a communication headset (170) equipped with amicrophone, in addition to the speaker. The charging dock (160) is in acharging hanger configuration as it may be used, for example, on acubicle wall. Both the stand configuration (110) and the hangerconfiguration (160) have in common that any type of headset (e.g.,headset (120) or a communication headset (170), binaural, monaural, overthe ear, and on ear-type headsets, etc.) may be mechanically supportedin a configuration allowing charging of the headset. In one or moreembodiments, the mechanical support is provided at the headband (orneckband) of the headset, and a charging interface (discussed below) isprovided at the mechanical support. The mechanical support and thecharging interface of the headset on the headband may be at a balancingpoint of the headset. The balancing point of the headset is the locationon the headband in which the same weight is on either side of thelocation. Accordingly, for the headset (120) which are mirror symmetricabout a central axis, the mechanical support at the balancing point isat the center of the headband. In contrast, for the asymmetriccommunication headset (170) (i.e., a monaural headset), the mechanicalsupport at the balancing point is off-center. Additional details andother configurations are discussed below.

Turning to FIG. 2A, a headset charging dock (200), in accordance withone or more embodiments, is shown. The headset charging dock (200) mayinclude a base (210), a support arm (212), a headset mechanical support(214), a power supply (216), and a wireless charging interface (250)integrated in the headset mechanical support (214). The base (210) maybe designed for placement of the headset charging dock (200) on a deskor any other substantially horizontal surface. The support arm (212) mayextend from the base (210) to mechanically support the headsetmechanical support (214), including the wireless charging interface(250). The headset mechanical support (214) may form a base tophysically support a headset. The support arm (212) may be sufficientlylong to provide vertical clearance above the base (210) for a headsetplaced on the headset mechanical support (214), e.g., as shown in FIG.1A. Additional details regarding the headset mechanical support (214)including the wireless charging interface (250) are provided below. Inthe example shown in FIG. 2A, the power supply (216) is a UniversalSerial Bus (USB) interface, which may be connected to any power sourceproviding USB power. The power supply (216) is electrically coupled tothe wireless charging interface, such as through a wire in the supportarm (212). Other power supplies may be used, without departing from thedisclosure. The headset charging dock (200) may include additionalfunctionalities, e.g., as described in reference to FIG. 4C.

Turning to FIG. 2B, a wireless charging interface (250), in accordancewith one or more embodiments, is shown. The wireless charging interface(250) includes a charging transmit antenna assembly (252). The chargingtransmit antenna assembly (252) may include a printed circuit board(PCB) with a transmit antenna on the PCB. An antenna transmit region(254) with an antenna width (256) and an antenna length (258) may bedisposed on the PCB, as shown in FIG. 2B. The charging power that may beprovided to a headset to be charged may be directly related to the sizeof the antenna transmit region (254). Accordingly, the antenna transmitregion may be sized to provide a level of charging power assumed to besufficient for the headset(s) to be charged. The antenna width (256) andthe antenna length (258) may be selected based on the highest chargingpower requirement. The charging transmit antenna assembly (252) may bepowered by the power supply (216). Components of the charging transmitantenna assembly (252), e.g., charging circuits, may produce heat. Inone or more embodiments, to maintain thermal performance, a thermalinterface between the charging transmit antenna assembly (252) and theheadset mechanical support (214) is used to conduct heat away from thecharging transmit antenna assembly (252). The support arm (212) may bemade of a thermally conductive material (e.g., aluminum, another metal,or other thermally conductive material), to further dissipate heat.

In one or more embodiments, at least one magnet (260) is placed in theheadset mechanical support (214). In the embodiment shown, two magnets(260) are included. The magnets (260) may enable a magnetic alignment ofthe headset with the headset charging dock (200) for charging. For themagnetic alignment, the magnets (260) may interact with one or moremagnets located on or within the headset (i.e., headset magnets). Thelocation of the magnets (260) and the headset magnets is selected toachieve an optimal wireless coupling between the antenna transmit region(254) and an antenna receive region of the headset. The use of magnetsthus may enhance the user experience when docking a headset on theheadset charging dock (200) by providing a feedback on correct placementof the headset. While two magnets are shown in FIG. 2B, any number ofmagnets, e.g., one, two, or more magnets may be used.

In the example of FIG. 2B, the magnets (260) are placed on an axis, andwith identical polarity, thus allowing a headset to be docked in areversible way, e.g., facing forward and facing backward relative to thecharging dock (200). To avoid interference of the magnetic fieldproduced by the magnets (260) with the electromagnetic field emitted bythe antenna transmit region (254), the magnets (260) are placed on thesides of the antenna transmit region (254). In the example of FIG. 2B,the antenna transmit region (254) includes two notches to accommodatethe magnets (260).

While the wireless charging interface (250) has been described withinthe context of the headset charging dock (200), the wireless charginginterface (250) may be integrated in other charging configurations,e.g., as described below with reference to FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C, 5A, 5B, 5C,6A, 6B, 6C, 7A, 7B, etc.

Turning to FIG. 3A, a charging setup (300) of a headset, in accordancewith one or more embodiments, is shown. The charging setup (300)includes a wireless charging interface (350) located on the headband (orneckband) (302) of a headset at the balancing point of the headset wherethe headset may be hung over a charging dock as illustrated in FIGS. 1Aand 1B. The wireless charging interface (350) enables a wirelesscharging of the headset and is described below in reference to FIG. 3B.

In one or more embodiments, the charging setup (300) further includes aheadband notch or neckband notch (306) configured to accommodate theheadset mechanical support (214) when docking the headset. The notch(306) thus facilitates the docking of the headset by mechanicallyaligning the headset on the headset charging dock (200) as the headsetmechanical support (214) engages with the notch (306). The notch (306)may be equipped with angled walls to form a narrowing gap, to furtherfacilitate the docking. The notch (306) in the location of the sagittalcrest of the head of a user wearing the headset may further avoidpressure in this sensitive area. To obtain sagittal crest relief, thenotch (306) may be −25 mm wide and −6 mm deep. The notch (306) may haveother dimensions, without departing from the disclosure.

The charging setup (300) may further include a charging indicator (308).The charging indicator (308) may be a passive element of an activeelement. Examples for passive element include a color-coded section, aphysically protruding or receding section, a label, etc., e.g., in thecenter of the notch (306), serving as a visual indicator identifying thewireless charging interface (350). The charging indicator (308) mayalign with a matching element (e.g. and LED) on the headset chargingdock to visually guide docking of the headset with the headset chargingdock. Examples for active elements include one or more LEDs, a smalldisplay, etc., serving as a status indicator, a level of charge and/orcharging indicator, providing instructions, etc.

Turning to FIG. 3B, a wireless charging interface (350), in accordancewith one or more embodiments, is shown. The wireless charging interface(350) includes a charging receive antenna assembly (352). When theheadset is docked with the headset charging dock, with the headsethanging on the charging dock, the charging receive antenna assembly(352) may pick up an electromagnetic field emitted by the chargingtransmit antenna assembly (252). The electromagnetic field, thus,provides the energy for charging the headset. As shown in FIG. 3B, thecharging receive antenna assembly (352) is located on the underside ofthe headband to be in close proximity to the charging transmit antennaassembly (252) when the headset is docked. In other configurations, thecharging receive antenna assembly (352) may be located elsewhere on theheadband, without departing from the disclosure.

The charging receive antenna assembly (352) may include a PCB with areceive antenna on the PCB. The maximum energy may be transmittedbetween the charging transmit antenna assembly (252) and the chargingreceive antenna assembly (352) when the overlap between the antennatransmit region (254) of the charging transmit antenna assembly (252)and the antenna receive region (354) of the charging receive antennaassembly (352) is 100%. In one embodiment, the geometry of the antennareceive region is primarily defined by an antenna width (356) and anantenna length (358). The antenna width (356) may be selected tosubstantially match the antenna width (256) of the antenna transmitregion (254). The antenna length (358) may be limited by the width ofthe headband. For a wider headband, the antenna length (358) may matchthe antenna length (258). However, for a narrower headband, the antennalength (358) may be less than the antenna length (258).

Generally speaking, the overlap between the antenna receive region (354)and the antenna transmit region (254) may be scaled to produce differentpower delivery levels. The antenna receive region (354) may be scaleddepending on devices power delivery requirements, size of the product,and/or the area available for an antenna. For a headset with limitedpower requirements, the antenna receive region (354) may be relativelysmall. For other devices with higher power requirements, e.g., a videocamera, a portable speaker, etc., the antenna receive region (354) maybe larger and may reach or even exceed the size of the antenna transmitregion (254).

While not shown, the charging receive antenna assembly (352) may includeother components, e.g., a charging circuit, a battery, etc. At leastsome of the additional components may be located in other parts of theheadset and electrically connected to the charging antenna. The PCB mayfurther include a shielding layer, configured to shield the chargingcircuit from the electromagnetic field provided by the charging transmitantenna assembly (252).

In one or more embodiments, the magnets (360) interacting with themagnets (260) facilitate an alignment of the antenna receive region(356) with the antenna transmit region (256) to provide a superiorelectromagnetic coupling between the charging transmit antenna assembly(252) and the charging receive antenna assembly (352). The visual andmechanical alignment, discussed in reference to FIG. 3A, may serve asimilar purpose. More specifically, the visual alignment may serve as ageneral guidance to a user when docking the headset. The mechanicalalignment may provide a more precise guidance in one degree of freedomwhile still allowing a sliding on the charging dock, based on the notchon the headband. The magnetic alignment provides a precise alignment ofthe headset in a particular position on the charging dock. While thesize of the antenna receive region (354) may vary, the spacing of themagnets (360) may remain fixed (e.g. 21 mm spacing). To accommodate themagnets (360), depending on the antenna width (356), the antenna receiveregion (354) may include notches for the magnets.

Components of the charging receive antenna assembly (352), e.g.,charging circuits, may produce heat. In one or more embodiments, tomaintain thermal performance, a thermal interface between the chargingreceive antenna assembly (352) and the headband (302) is used to conductheat away from the charging receive antenna assembly (352). The headband(302) may include a thermally conductive component (e.g., a stiffeningbrace made of spring steel or another metal), facilitating thedissipation of heat.

While FIGS. 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3C show configurations ofcomponents, other configurations may be used without departing from thescope of the disclosure. For example, various components may be combinedto create a single component. As another example, the functionalityperformed by a single component may be performed by two or morecomponents. Additional configurations are subsequently described.Various configurations include wireless charging components. Thewireless charging components may be based on any currently existing orfuture charging standard, including but not limited to. Qi, NFC, AirFuel, etc., and may also combinations of charging standards.

Turning to FIG. 4A, additional headset charging configurations (400), inaccordance with one or more embodiments, are shown. In addition to thecharging dock in a desktop configuration, an under-the-deskconfiguration, and a wall-mount configuration are shown. Aside from thediffering form factor, the elements of the headset chargingconfigurations shown in FIG. 4A may operate as previously described. Forexample, in the under-the-desk configuration, the support arm extendsabove the headset mechanical support to connect to the base. The basemay be affixed to the underside of the desk (as shown) or attach via aclamp (not shown) to the desk. For the wall-mount configuration, thebase is excluded.

Turning to FIG. 4B, an additional headset charging configuration (430),in accordance with one or more embodiments, is shown. The headsetcharging configuration includes a charging rack allowing the storageand/charging of multiple headsets. The charging rack includes anelongated bar, on which the headsets may be docked. The charging mayoccur in multiple discrete antenna transmit regions disposed along thebar, or in a single antenna transmit region extending along the bar.

Turning to FIG. 4C, an additional headset charging configuration (460),in accordance with one or more embodiments, is shown. A desktopconfiguration is shown in FIG. 4C, with the charging dock including atelescoping support arm. The telescoping support arm may provide aheight adjustment which may be provide additional clearance for certainheadsets, e.g., neckband-style headsets with hanging earbuds. The heightadjustment may further be beneficial in applications where devicesdifferent from headsets are docked to the charging dock. Examplesinclude cameras, speakers, etc. Further, the charging dock may beequipped with lighting, e.g., LED lighting. With the adjustabilityprovided by the telescoping support arm, the charging dock may serve asa desk lamp. Additionally or alternatively, the charging dock may beequipped with an ultraviolet (UV) light, which may be used to sanitizethe headset when docked.

While not shown, the charging dock may include additional functionality.For example, an additional wired or wireless charging interface may beintegrated in the base of the charging dock, e.g., to charge a phone orother devices. The charging dock may further include a radio includingcommunication antennas, such as one or more of a Bluetooth, DECT, andWifi radio to serve as a base station. One or more PCBs may accommodatethe circuitry associated with the various functionalities.

In one embodiment, the charging dock includes one or more microphones.The microphones may be used to detect an ambient noise level, for voiceand/or noise cancelling, for presence detection, etc. Any other type ofsensor or combinations of sensor may be included, without departing fromthe disclosure.

Depending on what additional components are part of the charging dock,the charging dock may include user interface (UI) controls e.g., formedia and telephony. For example, control elements for accepting andrejecting calls, controlling volume, muting, etc., may be included.

Turning to FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C, integrated headset chargingconfigurations (500, 530, 560), in accordance with one or moreembodiments of the disclosure, are shown. In the configurations shown inFIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C, the charging dock is integrated with anothercomponent. For example, a monitor (integrated headset chargingconfigurations (500, 560)) is equipped with a hook-type charging dock onthe side of a monitor (500) and a foldable hook-type charging dock onthe back of a monitor (560). Alternatively, the charging dock may be acomponent separate from the monitor, but interfacing with the monitor,e.g., via a USB interface. A phone (integrated headset chargingconfiguration (530) may also be integrated with the headset chargingconfiguration. In each of the configurations, the hook portionconfigured to hold the headset (as shown in FIGS. 5, 5B, and 5C) is theheadset mechanical support that includes a wireless charging interface.The integration may go beyond mechanical integration and may include afunctional integration. The functional integration may include, forexample, switching the audio connection from headset to speakerphonewhen the headset is docked and/or from speakerphone to headset when theheadset is undocked. A similar handoff may be provided for other devicessuch as between a headset and a laptop. The handoff for docking andundocking may be initiated based on a detection of the docking orundocking. Charging or power information may be used for the detection.For example, a handoff of an audio connection from the headset to aspeakerphone may be performed when the beginning of charging is detected(when the headset is placed on the charging dock), and a handoff of theaudio connection from the speakerphone to the headset may be performedwhen the charging is interrupted (when the headset is lifted off thecharging dock). A data communication (e.g., an availability ornon-availability of an NFC data communication between the headset andthe charging dock, as further discussed below, may also be used todetect conditions for initiating the handoff.

To enable the functional integration, the charging dock may be equippedwith a bi-directional data communication interface such as NFC,providing charging and communication. The data communication interfacemay be used to exchange pairing or subscription information, to enableaudio-switching from one device to another (e.g., between a speakerphoneand a headset), to exchange a unique product ID, for a device firmwareupdate, to automatically launch an application, etc. The datacommunication interface may further be used to manage power, tocoordinate charging of multiple devices, e.g., by prioritizing charging,and by monitoring the efficiency and timing of the charging.

Turning to FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C, headset case charging configurations(600, 630, 660), in accordance with one or more embodiments of thedisclosure, are shown. The headset charging cases include the wirelesscharging technology as previously described, e.g., in reference to FIGS.2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B. As visible in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 6B,the charging transmit antenna assembly is integrated into the headsetcharging case, and a docking is established by inserting the headsetinto the headset charging case. Foam padding of the case may be shapedto provide alignment of the charging receive antenna assembly of theheadset with the charging transmit antenna assembly of the headsetcharging case.

As another example, the headset charging case may provide an opening,e.g., a slot, allowing the insertion of the charging transmit antennaassembly from outside headset charging case. As shown in FIG. 6C, theslot is shaped to form a handle in the headset charging case. Theheadset charging case may be hung from a headset charging dock, with thewireless charging interface of the headset charging dock enabling acharging of the headset while in the headset charging case.

Turning to FIG. 7A, an earbud case charging configuration (700), inaccordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure, is shown. Thewireless charging case is equipped with a charging transmit antennaassembly disposed in the lid of the charging case. The charging casefurther includes cavities for a set of wireless earbuds. When placedinto the cavities, the earbuds are aligned to enable a wirelesscharging, with charging receive antenna assemblies of the earbuds facingthe charging transmit antenna assembly of the charging case. Thecharging receive antenna assemblies may be placed, for example, in thestems of the earbuds. Other configurations may hold the in earbuds inthe charging case in a different manner. For example, the chargingtransmit antenna assembly may be disposed on the bottom of the chargingcase.

FIG. 7B shows a chargeable case configuration (730), in accordance withone or more embodiments of the disclosure, is shown. The chargeable casemay be placed on a charging plate to provide charging. As shown in FIG.7B, the chargeable case may be placed on top of the charging plate,e.g., resting on a desk. Alignment may be mechanically provided based onthe shape of the charging plate and a matching shape of the chargingcase. Alternative embodiments may further include magnets or anadhesive, e.g., to enable a wall-mounted solution. The chargeable casemay be used for any type of chargeable equipment, e.g., earbuds.

Embodiments of the disclosure may have one or more of the followingadvantages. Embodiments of the disclosure enable a universal dockingsolution of different types of equipment, including headsets.Embodiments of the disclosure combine stowing and charging theequipment. While a corded headset may not be charged if the cordedheadset does not also include a wireless charging interface, it may alsobe stowed. Embodiments of the disclosure may save space and may improveefficiency.

For a user, embodiments of the disclosure may ensure that a headset (orother device) is charged, within reach, yet properly stowed, whilehaving a minimum footprint. Additionally, embodiments of the disclosuremay provide the user with an automated pairing, audio switching, andother NFC communication-enabled features.

Embodiments of the disclosure eliminate the need for charge cradles withexposed electric contacts, thereby improving visual appeal andreliability. Embodiments of the disclosure are versatile, beingavailable for desktop use, under-desk installation, wall-mountinstallation, custom mounting options such as a Go Pro mount, and may becombined with other equipment. Embodiments of the disclosure areversatile, being combinable with various types of equipment, includingbut not limited to headsets, speakers, cameras, etc.

While the invention has been described with respect to a limited numberof embodiments, those skilled in the art, having benefit of thisdisclosure, will appreciate that other embodiments can be devised whichdo not depart from the scope of the invention as disclosed herein.Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be limited only by theattached claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A headset charging dock comprising: a headsetmechanical support configured to hang a first headset by a headband ofthe first headset; and a wireless charging interface for the firstheadset, the wireless charging interface integrated in the headsetmechanical support.
 2. The headset charging dock of claim 1, furthercomprising: a base; and a support arm mechanically supporting theheadset mechanical support on the base.
 3. The headset charging dock ofclaim 1, wherein the support is telescoping.
 4. The headset chargingdock of claim 1, configured for one selected from a group consisting ofan under-desk mounting, a wall-mounting, a divider wall-mounting.
 5. Theheadset charging dock of claim 1, wherein the mechanical support isconfigured to hang at least a second headset, in addition to the firstheadset.
 6. The headset charging dock of claim 1, wherein the wirelesscharging interface comprises a charging transmit antenna assembly. 7.The headset charging dock of claim 6, wherein the charging transmitantenna assembly comprises a thermal interface to the headset mechanicalsupport.
 8. The headset charging dock of claim 1, wherein the headsetmechanical support comprises at least one magnet configured tomagnetically align the first headset on the headset mechanical supportfor wireless charging by the wireless charging interface.
 9. The headsetcharging dock of claim 1, wherein the wireless charging interfacesupports at least one selected from the group consisting of the Qi, NFC,and Air Fuel charging standard.
 10. The headset charging dock of claim1, further comprising at least one selected from the group consisting ofan LED light, a UV light, a wireless charging interface for anadditional device, a Bluetooth radio, a Wifi radio, a DECT radio, and amicrophone.
 11. The headset charging dock of claim 1, wherein theheadset charging dock is integrated with one selected from the groupconsisting of a phone and a monitor.
 12. A charging setup of a headset,the charging setup comprising: a wireless charging interface disposed ona headband of the headset and configured to enable a wireless chargingof the headset by a headset charging dock when the headset ismechanically supported by the headset charging dock at the wirelesscharging interface.
 13. The charging setup of claim 12, wherein thewireless charging interface is disposed on the headband at a balancingpoint of the headset.
 14. The charging setup of claim 12, wherein thewireless charging interface comprises a charging receive antennaassembly.
 15. The charging setup of claim 14, wherein the chargingreceive antenna assembly comprises a thermal interface to the headband.16. The charging setup of claim 12, further comprising: at least onemagnet configured to magnetically align the headset on the headsetcharging dock for the wireless charging by the wireless charginginterface.
 17. The charging setup of claim 12, further comprising: anotch in the headband, configured to mechanically align the headset onthe headset charging dock for the wireless charging by the wirelesscharging interface.
 18. A system comprising: a headset charging dock forcharging a headset, the headset charging dock comprising: a headsetmechanical support configured to hang the headset by a headband of theheadset; and a wireless charging interface of the charging dock, thewireless charging interface integrated in the headset mechanicalsupport; the headset, comprising: a wireless charging interface of theheadset disposed on a headband of the headset and configured to enable awireless charging of the headset by the headset charging dock when theheadset is mechanically supported by the headset charging dock at thewireless charging interface of the headset.
 19. The system of claim 18,configured to: perform a handoff of an audio connection from the headsetto another device when the headset is docked to the headset chargingdock; and perform a handoff of the audio connection from the otherdevice to the headset when the headset is undocked from the headsetcharging dock.